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When it comes to reaching your fitness goals,consistency is key. It will take about 10 minutes to completeget all of the workout detailshere. Do 12 to 15 reps per side for each exercise. dangrytsku / Getty Images Get the workout detailshere. If you’re a beginner, do 30 seconds of work, 30 seconds rest per move. Get the workout detailshere. Graphic by Jocelyn Runice It was developed for SELF by Jessica Bolbach, owner of NYC fitness studioKORE....

That dreaded time of year is upon us. Influenzaviruses, which cause the flu, have begun to make the rounds. It hasnt really taken off yet, but its coming. Leonardo Patrizi / Getty Images Its key to bone up on flu knowledgeand get the vaccine. But myths abound about how to protect yourself. Here, experts explain what you should probably know. Tonpicknick / Getty Images Influenza can also be dangerous for those who dont fall into these categories....

While thats one of the faces of epilepsy, the seizure disorder doesnt always look that way. Our whole body is an electrical system. It could be temporary or it could be a chronic problem. Svenja Pitz / Getty Images A disorder is when this problem becomes chronic. Here, Dr. Tolbert explains whats actually going on when you have a seizure disorder. For many, the cause is unknown. If your epilepsy is genetic, youd likely be diagnosed early in life, Dr....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Want to rock an adorable couples costume thisHalloween, but don’t want to spend hours making it yourself? Around this time of year,Instagramis positively crawling with super-creative and/or adorable costume ideas. Some people are #blessed withkiller makeup skillsor the wherewithal to organize a group costume for theirfamilyor their squad....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. I had grown up dancing and was a dance major in college. I injured myself the first year, and when I went home, my dad had purchased a camera. I started taking pictures of dancers in the rehearsals I was supposed to be in, she explains....

Grace Jeon means business. Oh, and did I mention she’s awifeandmom, too? In short, she’s an inspiration. Courtesy of Grace Jeon And SELF had a chance to talk with her to find out how she does it all. Lindsey Lanquist: How did you become a CEO two times over? I was actually working as a CEO for a designer protein company when JUST came my way. So it started out innocentlywith me as a friendly adviser....

Theres no shortage of talk about what to do forstrong abs. Its called the dead bug, and its way more badass than the name suggests. Then, you lower opposite arm and leg toward the floor in a slow and controlled fashion. Studio Firma / Stocksy Return to center and then repeat on the other side. Physiologically, its anything but. “You have to completely stabilize through yourmidsectionin order to perform this abs exercise,” explains Kast....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. If youre considering an intrauterine gadget or IUD, youre in good company. There are a couple IUD types to consider when choosing the best IUD for you. Currently, two IUD types are available: hormonal and non-hormonal. Both are known for their set-it-and-forget-it practicality, but they work differently toprevent pregnancy....

You and your squad do everything together: manicures, brunch, Tinder. So, why not coordinate for the perfect group Halloween costume? The more people you add, the more likely you are to walk away with the costume contest prize. @lillaap via Instagram So start up the group text, and get the ideas flowing. Thislast-minute costumeis easy to put together with poster board and paint. This group had all the ghosts and the cherry prize....

Halloween is almost here, and costume options are endless. There’s no shame in throwing on a mini-dress and heelsespecially if you have the stinger to match. Barb fromStranger Things. Instagram/@conceivedinbrooklyn Stranger Things' Barb captured the Internet’s collective heart when she disappeared from the town of Hawkins. Any of the otherStranger Thingsladies. Alternatively, go as any of the otherStranger Thingsladies because they’re literally all badass. Celebrate theladies-only castof this summer’sGhostbustersfilm by dressing as one of the lead characters....

Abreast cancer diagnosismarks the start of a long, emotional journey. The treatment process is oftentimes grueling and exhausting. And then the recovery process comes with its own unique set of challenges. In 2010, Michelle Kolath-Arbel was diagnosed withbreast cancer. Afterchemotherapyand a one-sided mastectomy later that year, she was cancer free. She also had breast reconstruction surgery, and had the remaining healthy breast lifted to match. But the surgery still left her feeling completely uncomfortable in her own body....

Because when you know how to roast a chicken, you could do all the adult things. But learning to roast a chicken the right way isn’t the most simple thing in the world. Are you supposed to brineandbutterfly it? luchezar / Getty Images How are you supposed to know what any of those words even mean in the first place?! Don’t freak out, because we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you better know about prepping, seasoning, trussing, and actually cooking a whole bird....

This Halloween, we’ve got you on the latter. Get your fright onand do it right. Equal parts charming and scary,Creepis the Halloween film of your indie-loving dreams. Getty Images/Westend61 (I mean, Mark Duplass made it for God’s sake.) should be enough to convince you that this one’s worth the watch. But after her neighbor gets stabbed to death, Maddie realizes she’s anything but alone. Poltergeist (1982) Poltergeistthe 1982 version, not the 2015 oneis a straight-up horror classic....